Ky. Rev. Stat. § 118.775 (2026)

of results and administration of oath -- Determination by house of General Assembly. A successful candidate in a special election held for the purpose of filling a vacancy in any elective office shall take office immediately upon certification of the election results by the State Board of Elections or the county board of elections in which the special election was held, administration of the oath of office, and if the successful candidate was a candidate for the General Assembly, upon being determined to be a member by the house in which membership is sought. Effective: June 29, 2021 History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 81, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2010. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 50, effective July 13, 1990.